Twisted Scrubs

About Twisted Scrubs

Join Jill, an ICU nurse practitioner, and Catherine, an ICU nurse, as we take a deep dive into the twisted side of medicine with true crime and spooky stories involving health care people and places. Get ready for an exploration of the chilling and absurd, with a dash of madness, and gripping storytelling on the intersection of medicine and crime, with a perspective and morbid humor that only 2 jaded nurses can provide.

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jun 2024

Latest episode

10 Aug 2024

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2024

   Episode 7: Bleach Blonde Tips and Permanents - Chaz Higgs

   Kathy Augustine, a Republican politician in Nevada, had a tumultuous personal life and a successful political career, known for her ambition and tenacity. After her husband Chuck suffered a stroke and died, Kathy developed a friendship with Chaz Higgs, a critical care nurse who cared for Chuck in the ICU. In this conversation, Jill and Catherine discuss the relationship between Kathy Augustine and Chaz Higgs, the parallels between Chaz and Kathy's romantic histories, their quick marriage, and the challenges they faced in their relationship, culminating in Kathy's death. Stress related natural death or murder? And can hair really survive bleach blonde tips and perm at the same time? Sources: Kathy Augustine – Wikipedia Poisoned Love: The true story of ER nurse Chaz Higgs, his ambitious wife, and a shocking murder. Carlton Smith.The Strange Death of Kathy Augustine - Las Vegas Weekly Forensic Files: https://youtu.be/vhi62t9QpAk (https://youtu.be/vhi62t9QpAk) Crime Investigation, Meet Marry Murder: https://youtu.be/YfKU5WvJPSM (https://youtu.be/YfKU5WvJPSM)A Killer’s Mistake, Til Death Do Us Part: https://youtu.be/7LqE88LqkOQ (https://youtu.be/7LqE88LqkOQ)20/20 Power, Passion, and Poison: https://youtu.be/-CZezZimmf4 (https://youtu.be/-CZezZimmf4) NBC: A Shot in the Dark https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna20500903 (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna20500903) HIGGS v. STATE | FindLaw

2. 

   1 Aug 2024

   Episode 6: The Voices Told Him To: The Case of John Kappler

   Join Jill and Catherine as they discuss the dangers of Delta 9, and the case of John Kappler, a former primary care doctor turned salesman turned anesthesiologist turned killer. Despite multiple psychiatric admissions, Kappler was able to continue practicing medicine without any consequences or reports to the medical board. The lack of accountability and disclosure in the healthcare system allowed for these incidents to occur and put patients at risk. It all came to a head when he committed a violent act killing one and severely injuring another. This conversation explores untreated mental illness, the role of Kappler's wife, Tommie, in enabling his behavior and covering up his mental health issues. The conversation also delves into the legal and ethical questions surrounding the criminal responsibility of individuals with mental illness who commit crimes, and those who choose not to comply with treatment. Overall, the case raises important discussions about the stigma of mental illness and the need for proper support and intervention. This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised. Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod Like us? Please consider giving us a 5-star rating wherever you listen, and please share this episode! Follow the podcast so you know when new episodes come out!

3. 

   13 Jul 2024

   Episode 5: Vag Slasher and Serial Killer Bobbie Sue Dudley

   This week, join Jill and Catherine as they talk about nurse incompetence, armpit herpes, vag slashing, oh and a serial killer nurse who murdered nursing home residents with insulin - Bobbie Sue Dudley. This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised. Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod Like us? Please consider giving us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, and please share this episode! Follow the podcast so you know when new episodes come out!

4. 

   5 Jul 2024

   Episode 4: Haunted Hill View Manor

   This week, Jill and Catherine lighten things up a bit and discuss Pennsylvania's Hill View Manor, a former poor house, poor farm, hospital, nursing home, and melting pot of humans from many walks of life. Join us as we talk about the history of the building and the stories that history has led to. Also, some off the rails moments of skin flakes and elderly banging. This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised. Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod Like us? Please consider giving us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, and please share this episode! Podcast: Paranormal 60 with Dave Schrader, episode title “A Haunting: The Ghosts of Hillview Manor”, 7/12/22 The Parajournal: Hill View Manor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs5mHgfJ5Rk) (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs5mHgfJ5Rk)Mary Virginia's Spirit Followed Us  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CumQTWtYVDU&t=1s)(Very Scary) Abandoned Hill View 3AM Challenge - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CumQTWtYVDU&t=1s) Hill View Manor, New Castle, Pennsylvania | Haunted Rooms America (https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/haunted-places/hill-view-manor-new-castle) Gregory Couch (https://www.gregorycouch.com/#/hill-view-manor/)

5. 

   25 Jun 2024

   Episode 3: Ted Maher: Intruder? Start a Fire!

   Jill and Catherine sing the praises of Buc-ee's, and tell the story of nurse Ted Maher, and the deaths of Edmund Safra and Vivian Torrente. A dream job quickly took a dark turn with accusations of abductions, corruption, conspiracy, and Ted's strange decision to start a fire in response to a couple intruders. We discuss the possibility of a setup, the motivations behind the crime, the questionable Monaco legal system, and the potential involvement of some very powerful people. That travel nurse job seem too good to be true? Listen to this episode before you run too far! This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised. Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions (https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20220712/page/28) Man with mysterious past facing multiple charges on the run after dognapping in Carlsbad, New Mexico (nbcnews.com) (https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/man-mysterious-past-facing-multiple-charges-run-after-dognapping-carlsbad-n1295803) https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2000/12/dunne200012 (https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2000/12/dunne200012)https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2003/2/verdict-in-monaco (https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/2003/2/verdict-in-monaco) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco)

6. 

   25 Jun 2024

   Episode 2: Jack Kevorkian, the Original Dr. Death

   Jill and Catherine explore the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding end-of-life decisions and the right to die. Dr. Jack Kevorkian, also known as Dr. Death, was a controversial figure in the right-to-die movement. He assisted terminally ill patients in ending their lives, sparking a national debate on euthanasia. Kevorkian believed in personal autonomy and the right of patients to choose when and how they die, leading to more awareness of these issues. This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised. Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod Jack Kevorkian - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kevorkian) Levinson, B. (2010). You Don’t Know Jack. USA: HBO Films. Jack Kevorkian, convicted in assisted suicides, dies at 83 (nbcnews.com) (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna43265235) 120 people Dr. Kevorkian helped to die (finalexit.org) (https://www.finalexit.org/120_people_dr_kevorkian_helped_die.html) Jack Kevorkian Dies, Leaves Controversial Legacy, No Successor - ABC News (go.com) (https://abcnews.go.com/Health/jack-kevorkian-godfather-die-movement-leaves-controversial-legacy/story?id=13752603) The First 'Dr. Death,' Jack Kevorkian, Euthanized 130 Patients | Crime News (oxygen.com) (https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/crime-time/dr-death-jack-kevorkian-euthanized-patients-christopher-duntsch) The Life of Dr. Death | Bentley Historical Library (umich.edu) (https://bentley.umich.edu/news-events/magazine/the-life-of-dr-death/) Galkin, M. (2010). Kevorkian. USA: Fairhaven Films. Nicol, N. and Wylie, H. (2006). Between the Dying and the Dead: Dr. Jack Kevorkian’s Life and the Battle to Legalize Euthanasia. Vision UK.

7. 

   25 Jun 2024

   Episode 1: Ronnie Wiggs, Murder in a Hospital Bed

   Jill and Catherine discuss the case of Ronnie Wiggs, a Missouri man who has been charged with the murder of his wife, Ellen, while she was in the hospital. We explore the background of dialysis treatment and the financial and emotional burdens it and other health care interventions place on patients, raising questions about the motives and mental state of Ronnie Wiggs and the impact of chronic illness on individuals and their relationships. This podcast contains disturbing content, adult language and themes, and inappropriate humor. Opinions are those of the presenters and not reflective of any sponsors, advertisers, family, friends, acquaintances, employers, or educational institutions. All parties are innocent until proven guilty. Medical information should not be considered medical advice, listener discretion is advised. Send us your thoughts and story ideas at twistedscrubspod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @twistedscrubspod Dialysis Cost With and Without Insurance in 2024 | Mira Health (talktomira.com) (https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-does-dialysis-cost-in-2022) Ronnie Wiggs admits to strangling wife in hospital over medical bills (nypost.com) (https://nypost.com/2024/05/07/us-news/ronnie-wiggs-admits-to-strangling-wife-in-hospital-over-medical-bills/) Missouri Police Arrests Man Who Admitted to Killing His Ailing Wife Over Medical Bills (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/missouri-police-arrests-man-who-admitted-to-killing-his-ailing-wife-over-medical-bills/ar-BB1mCR4Z?ocid=BingNewsSerp) Man Says He Killed His Wife Because He Couldn’t Pay Her Medical Bills - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/us/missouri-wife-murder.html) Probable cause affidavit

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